Stranger Than Heaven: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Stranger Than Heaven is set to release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 15, 2027. It’s a new game from RGG Studio, the makers of the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, but this crime saga takes place across 50 years, starting in 1915.

You can preorder Stranger Than Heaven now in a handful of editions (see it at Amazon). Below, you’ll find details about what comes in each one, how much they cost, and more info about what the game is. Let’s dive in.

Stranger Than Heaven – Collector’s Edition

PS5

• Get it at Amazon – $129.99
• Get it at Best Buy – $129.99
• Get it at GameStop – $129.99
• Get it at Target – $129.99
• Get it at Walmart – $129.99

Xbox

• Get it at Amazon – $129.99
• Get it at Best Buy – $129.99
• Get it at GameStop – $129.99
• Get it at Target – $129.99
• Get it at Walmart – $129.99

The collector’s edition comes with the base game, as well as a selection of physical extras and all the digital items from the deluxe edition. Here’s what you get:

Physical Items

• Vinyl record
• Steelbook case
• Collector’s Edition box

Digital Items

• Original outfit (Makoto Daito)
• 4 Weapons
• 4 Performers
• 3 Stage production items
• Promotional poster
• Record player
• Electronic camera

Stranger Than Heaven – Standard Edition

Stranger Than Heaven – Digital Deluxe Edition

• Get it for PS5 – $89.99
• Get it for Xbox – $89.99
• Get it for PC (Steam) – $89.99

The digital deluxe edition comes with a few extra goodies. In addition to the base game, here’s what’s included:

• Original Outfit (Makoto Daito)
• Set of 4 New Weapons
• Set of 4 New Skilled Performers
• Set of 3 New Stage Production Items
• Special Promotional Poster
• Record Player (in-game soundtrack)
• Electronic Camera

Stranger Than Heaven Preorder Bonus

Preorder Stranger Than Heaven anywhere, and you’ll receive the following in-game item for free:

• Dosu: Kagekiri weapon

Additionally, if you preorder a physical copy of the standard edition at Amazon for PS5 or Xbox Series X, you’ll get a free poster (as seen above).

What Is Stranger Than Heaven?

Stranger Than Heaven kicks off in San Francisco in 1915, when our (anti)hero Makoto Daito is a child. Born of an American father and a Japanese mother, he doesn’t fit in with the rest of the kids. After losing his parents, he travels to Japan in hopes of a better life.

From here, the game follows Makoto throughout his life, as he discovers a talent for music and entertainment, which has him travel from city to city over the coming years. You’ll get to play through Fukuoka in 1915, Hiroshima in 1929, Osaka in 1943, and more. Each city is depicted in its era, while Makoto finds accompanying musicians, writes new songs, and brings shows to the masses.

This is a Like a Dragon spinoff, so you’ll have plenty of enemies to fight along the way. Though the combat takes place in real time, it’s quite a bit different from the typical brawler-style fights in previous Like a Dragon games. It’s slower, more methodical and strategic. You control each of Makoto’s arms and legs separately, with punching assigned to the bumpers and kicking assigned to the triggers. You can also pick up weapons and use them, and fend off enemies with one hand while holding onto one with the other. There’s a lot going on combat-wise in this game.

You’ll also encounter Snoop Dogg and Tupac on your journey, so check out our hands-on preview for more info.

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